Categorie: Nieuws

Wil jij bijdragen aan onze projecten en daarmee aan de ontwikkeling van kansarme kinderen in India? Grijp dan nu jouw kans, wij hebben nog een aantal flights beschikbaar voor onze Bovelander Foundation Golfdag op woensdag 28 Augustus. 18 holes lopen op een van de mooiste banen van Nederland, geheel verzorgd en je draagt ook nog … Continue reading Golfdag 2024 – laatste flights

March 13 to 23, India’s Senior Women National Championship was held in Pune / Pimpri-Chinchwad. Hosted by Hockey Maharashtra, the teams of 27 states played for the title. A unique opportunity to expose the players from our Grassroots Hockey Program in Pune to top hockey and to the excitement of an official tournament. On to … Continue reading Cheering for Maharashtra in the National Championship

We are thrilled to partner with Bostik to make a meaningful impact in communities in India. Bostik firmly believes that investing in the development of individuals and communities is the key to unlocking their true potential. Over the next three years, our collaboration will provide underprivileged children and young adults with opportunities that will enhance … Continue reading Partnership: Bostik joins to empower communities in India

The Bovelander Foundation aims to support coaches in their development and as role models in their community. To take a next step in leadership, we launch the Coach Funds program! We invite coaches to come up with a project to make a difference in their community. Coaches have ownership of the project and develop their … Continue reading Launch of Coach Fund in Jharkhand

Last year, 22 January 2023 we launched the Maharashtra Grassroots Program in Pune. Now last Sunday, 21 January 2024, we celebrated the 1-year anniversary. At the Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium different games and drills were set up across the pitch. Over 300 players from 6 different schools mixed and had fun together. Energy, enthusiasm, talent … Continue reading Festival in Pune to celebrate 1-year Maharashtra Grassroots Hockey Program

On October 30, 2023 we had a great start of the collaboration with Rotary Club Amsterdam International. RCAI supports our efforts for equal opportunities and a safe environment for girls and women in India. During the Rotary meeting we shared more about our work with the Amsterdam International members. Join us for the next event, … Continue reading Christmas Charity Dinner

In 2021, we had the first menstrual health project added to our hockey program. We partnered with Meri Body for interactive sessions with the girls in the Hockey Academy in Odisha. Read more about it here. In 2022 we piloted a new project around the position of girls and women, this time in Jharkhand. Through … Continue reading Hockey and menstrual health

What impact do sport-and-play activities have on the lives of coaches and youth? Sport-based initiatives are a powerful means to achieve development objectives such as health, education and gender equality. We are excited about our Sport for Development partnership with Royal Dutch Hockey Association (KNHB), Hockey Dreams Foundation, International Sports Alliance, Right To Play and … Continue reading Sport for Development partnership

Exciting news, we have launched the Grassroots Hockey Program in a new region! Kicking off in the district of Pune, we aim to educate through hockey in the state of Maharashtra. Fun is the key component in our programs and will help underprivileged children develop needed life skills. From 18th January 2023 more than 20 coaches from Pune, … Continue reading Maharashtra Hockey Program – Pune Launch Event

Om meteen met de deur in huis te vallen: Wat een onvergetelijke reis in een waanzinnig gaaf land! Ik mocht voor het eerst mee met de Bovelander Foundation om de Indiase trainers op te leiden. Ik ben twee weken in India geweest. Ik zal mijn ervaringen verdelen in twee blogs: Week 1 Khunti, Jharkhand  en … Continue reading Blog Kim – Trip naar India

Voor onze WK Hockey actie hadden we het doel om zo veel mogelijk Indiase kinderen mee te nemen naar de wedstrijd. Om dit doel te behalen hadden we hulp nodig. Zo hebben we de Jeugd Ambassadeurs in het leven geroepen. De Jeugd Ambassadeurs helpen de Bovelander Foundation om onze projecten in India mogelijk te maken. … Continue reading De Jeugd draagt zijn steentje bij